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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,083.52, 26,337.60 and 12,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,083.52, 26,337.60 and 12,010.24 is: 16,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,083.52 : 26,337.60 = 12,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,083.52/26,337.60 = 12,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,083.52x = 26,337.60 × 12,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,083.52x = 316,320,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,320,897.02/19,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.61

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